HC Deb 19 July 1911 vol 28 c1016
Mr. ASHLEY

asked what is the amount appropriated for the construction of submarines for the British and German Navies, respectively, in the year 1911–12; and how many vessels of this type are under construction for the German fleet.

Mr. McKENNA

The total amount included in the Navy Estimates for 1911–12 for the construction of British submarines is £680,973, exclusive of establishment and incidental charges. As regards Germany, we have no official information as to the number of submarines under construction. £733,855 was taken in the German Estimates for 1911–12 for the construction of submarines.